FLV continues playing in background in IE

[TunaFish]

Hello and thanks in advance.

I have a problem that is particular to certain browsers. My Dad's website attempts to show a video sermon when the user clicks on the 'watch video' link. On clicking, a drop down box extends, and the FLV video plays in an embeded player inside this box. Then if user choses to close the dropdown box, the video stops playing and disappears. This is the code I use (including the embed FLV player):

HTML Code:

HTML: Select all

<a href="javascript:ReverseContentDisplay('gracadedeus(taber)')">Watch</a>
<a href="http://www.obreiroaprovado.com/assista/flv/video/prcalvin/tabernaculo/A%20Graca%20de%20Deus_(Tabernaculo).flv">Download Video</a>
<a href="http://www.obreiroaprovado.com/assista/flv/audio/prcalvin/tabernaculo/A%20Graca%20de%20Deus_(Tabernaculo).mp3">mp3</a>
            "A Graca de Deus"
<div id="gracadedeus(taber)" style="display:none;">
<p>
<!-- ****** Begin embed video code ****** //-->
<center>
<embed src="http://www.obreiroaprovado.com/video/flv/flvplayer.swf?file=http://www.obreiroaprovado.com/assista/flv/video/prcalvin/tabernaculo/A%20Graca%20de%20Deus_(Tabernaculo).flv&autoStart=true" width="320" height="240" quality="high" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">
</embed>
<a href="javascript:ReverseContentDisplay('gracadedeus(taber)')">Close</a>
</center>    
<!-- ****** End embed video code ****** //-->

My problem is: while Firefox correctly ceases the video playing when the user closes the content box, in IE the box and video disappear however you can still hear the audio of the video as if it were still playing. This audio plays in the background until a page refresh.

The webpage I speak of in particular is this one (in Portuguese): http://www.obreiroaprovado.com/assis...ideo/prcalvin/

The first thing that comes to my mind is "Oh, I need to put a code around that "CLOSE" link to actually stop the video along with closing the box." But I'm ignorant if even there is a way to stop FLV from playing in simple code and upon clicking a link.

I am VERY open to any comments or suggestions. Thanks!

[JacobHaug]

Weird? I don't really know why this would work in firefox then not work in IE. Now you could fix the file by simple making that part of the page all flash. That way you would not have to mess with a bunch of JavaScript. Sorry I could not help any further.

[TunaFish]

Jacob thank you so much for replying!! I've posted this same question at two other forums, and no answers.

About the flash, if I hafta I hafta. I don't know any flash, but I guess I'd have to learn it sometime or another.

Just a question: a good percentage of our visitors are on dial-up or other low broadband connections; is it possible to build a flash page that is light? Also, would I be able to (theoretically) fit it into my CSS just like all the other pages on the website?

Oh, and is there an alternative program that you would suggest to building flash pages other then the official Adobe prog?

Thanks again!

[JacobHaug]

Originally Posted by TunaFish

Jacob thank you so much for replying!! I've posted this same question at two other forums, and no answers.

I am sorry to hear that the other forums did not even bother to reply.

Originally Posted by TunaFish

About the flash, if I hafta I hafta. I don't know any flash, but I guess I'd have to learn it sometime or another.

Just a question: a good percentage of our visitors are on dial-up or other low broadband connections; is it possible to build a flash page that is light? Also, would I be able to (theoretically) fit it into my CSS just like all the other pages on the website?

Now being honest, I think embedding the videos into a flash file and then embedding that into a web page is the best bet. There are several reasons for this, one it WILL look the same in every browser. Next, it is VERY possible to make this work with your current CSS style sheet.

Now as for speed. As long as the flash flv videos are NOT stored within the flash document, and they load external, this would be the ideal solution, for a dial-up user. Also I would recommend making a loader strip for the flash document. If you need help finding a good loader strip let me know.

Then I would have the videos load external into the flash document. This is going to be a hard process, especially for someone who is not experienced in flash, and action scripting.

Originally Posted by TunaFish

Oh, and is there an alternative program that you would suggest to building flash pages other then the official Adobe prog?

Now as for a different program, I would always recommend adobe's version of flash. If you get stuck any where along the line, and need help, feel free to reply to this post, and or contact me via instant messenger, or PM. But keep in mind I can only offer support for macromedia flash. As this is the program I have. There are other programs, such as swish. But I think they are all priced about the same.


Macromedia can be very pricy at times. If you don't already have flash. I would recommend looking for it on eBay, or if you qualify you could get an educational version of macromedia flash. The educational version is exactly the same, except it says educational instead of professional. The latest version of flash is Macromedia Studio version 8, that is if you want the latest version with all the cool features. But if you are interested in saving some money. You could buy the previous version, Macromedia Studio MX 2004. I would NOT recommend buying any versions before MX 2004. As they are out-dated. Hope I helped. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

P.S. Sorry for the long post.

[TunaFish]

P.S. Sorry for the long post.

That's like a boyscout apologizing for helping two old ladies across the road instead of the customary one. :^)

Well, Jacob, in light of what you've told me, I beleive the best direction right now for me to take is to show the video in some other simple way then the drop-down box - perhaps in a popup, or a redirect to it's own page. Not quite sure what or how, but once that's in place, it can be part of Dad's website while I consider how to add a flash page.

Price-wise, I beleive Studio is out of my range right now, so I'll have to think long-term when setting up a flash page. Ebay is an open door, even though I live in Brazil. I can easily have someone send it to me from the US.

I'm indebted to you JacobHaug. Your help is golden, and has helped see the big picture. Thank you!

I'll keep you updated on any Mount Everests I encounter while trying to work this out. Thank you for your helpful attitude.

Have a great week,

Daniel

[JacobHaug]

Originally Posted by TunaFish

That's like a boy scout apologizing for helping two old ladies across the road instead of the customary one. :^)

Actually, I was in boy scouts, when I was young. I actually became an Eagle Scout. (The highest rank a young man can achieve in scouting.)

Originally Posted by TunaFish

Well, Jacob, in light of what you've told me, I believe the best direction right now for me to take is to show the video in some other simple way then the drop-down box - perhaps in a popup, or a redirect to it's own page. Not quite sure what or how, but once that's in place, it can be part of Dad's website while I consider how to add a flash page. Price-wise, I believe Studio is out of my range right now, so I'll have to think long-term when setting up a flash page. Ebay is an open door, even though I live in Brazil. I can easily have someone send it to me from the US.

I agree 100% with what you said above. However I believe it would be better for the user if the page was completely in flash, loading time; with dial-up users could improve. There are allot of pros and cons to both ways described. I don't remember wither I said this or not, but an educational discount could save you allot on Macromedia Studio. We will have to talk via email; I might be able to work something out. Where I could offer you services and assist you with this project. After all IT IS for a good cause. It's a church. We will just have to talk. I have a couple of solutions in mind. Just depends on your level of experience.

Originally Posted by TunaFish

I'm indebted to you JacobHaug. Your help is golden, and has helped see the big picture. Thank you!

Please don't you are being WAY to NICE... I have just merely given you solutions. You’re the one that has to do the work. But thanks anyway. It means allot to know that I have helped someone.

Originally Posted by TunaFish

I'll keep you updated on any Mount Everests I encounter while trying to work this out. Thank you for your helpful attitude.

Have a great week,

Daniel

I expect you to do none the less. By that I mean. If you have a problem, no matter the size post it on webforumz. I know that everyone will try to help if they can. Also make sure to return the favor. I have helped you, so you should help other people. That is how webforumz, has become a great resource for web designers. Good Luck!!